Venue: Citi Field, Queens, NY
Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025
First Pitch: 7:10 PM ET / 4:10 PM PT
Broadcast: SNY, FanDuel Sports Network Southeast, MLB.tv
Team Snapshot
| Team | Atlanta Braves | New York Mets |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 52–68 (4th in NL East) | 64–56 (2nd in NL East) |
| Last 10 Games | 5–5 | 2–8 |
| Road/Home | 22–38 (road) | 39–22 (home) |
| Season Series | Braves lead 6–3 |
Pitching Matchup
- Braves: Bryce Elder (4–9, 6.12 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, 81 K)
- Mets: Kodai Senga (7–4, 2.30 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 88 K)
Senga has been dominant at Citi Field, with 47 strikeouts in 44.2 IP, but recent outings have seen control issues. Elder has struggled with consistency, allowing 5+ earned runs in multiple starts.
Players to Watch
Atlanta Braves
- Matt Olson: .264 AVG, 30 doubles, 19 HR, 71 RBI
- Marcell Ozuna: 5 HR in last 10 games
- Michael Harris II: .244 AVG, 12 HR, 6 triples
New York Mets
- Juan Soto: 29 HR, .251 AVG, 16 doubles
- Pete Alonso: 28 HR, 96 RBI, .267 AVG
- Francisco Lindor: 21 HR, 22 doubles, .243 AVG
Game Outlook
- The series is tied 1–1 after Atlanta’s 11–6 win on Wednesday.
- The Mets have dropped 12 of their last 14 games, despite strong individual performances from Alonso and Soto.
- Atlanta has outscored opponents by one run over their last 10 games, while New York has been outscored by nine.
Game Odds
Atlanta Braves 8.5
New York Mets – 190
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Wednesday, August 13, 2025
